Page 5: Historical Events In January - 16

1919  The United States went legally dry as prohibition of alcoholic beverages took effect under the 18th amendment to the Constitution. The amendment was repealed in 1933 on this day in history.   

1919  On January - 16 prohibition ratified by 3/4 of states; Nebraska is 36th   

1919  Bob Boucher, Kent Ohio, orch leader (Music on Ice) on this day in history.   

1919  On January - 16 jaroslav Jeremias, composer, dies at 19   

1920  On January - 16 18th Amendment, the "National Prohibition Act," becomes law. Individuals are allowed to produce wine for religious purposes.   

1920  First assembly of League of Nations (Paris) on this day in history.   

1920  On this day in history georgia declares independence   

1920  On January - 16 the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution takes effect, banning the sale of beer and distilled spirits.   

1920  The United States begin the prohibiton era, banning the sale of alcohol on this day in history.   

1920  18th Amendment, prohibition, goes into effect; repealed in 1933 on this day in history.   

1920  Elliot Reid, NYC, actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) on this day in history.   

1920  On this day in history reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60   

1923  Martin Stokken, Norway, nordic relay (Olympic-silver-1952) on January - 16.   

1924  On this day in history katy Jurado, Mexico, actress (High Noon, Trapeze, Barabbas, AKA Pablo)   

1925  On this day in history leon Trotsky dismissed as CEO of Russian Revolution Military Council   

1925  Leon Trotsky was dismissed as chairman of the Russian Revolution Military Council on January - 16.   

1925  Gen M Froense replaces Trotsky as People's Commissioner of Defense on January - 16.   

1926  John "Jack" Layden, local politician on this day in history.   

1928  Ezra Sims, composer on this day in history.   

1929  Allard Lowenstein, radical (Students for Democratic Action) on January - 16.   

1930  USS Lexington provides power to Tacoma, WA, when floods knocked out city power plants on this day in history.   

1930  On January - 16 norman Podhoretz, Brooklyn NY, author/editor (NY Post)   

1931  Bradman scores 223 Australia vs West Indies, 297 minutes, 26 fours on January - 16.   

1931  On January - 16 bradman scores 223 Australia v WI, 297 mins, 26 fours   

1931  On January - 16 vladimir Skutina, writer playwright/journalist   

1932  On this day in history the birth of Diane Fossey, American zoologist   

1933  Bert Oldfield flattened by Larwood delivery in Adelaide Test on January - 16.   

1934  Annie Patterson, composer, dies at 65 on January - 16.   

1935  Richard Wetz, composer, dies at 59 on January - 16.   

1936  On this day in history screen Actors Guild incorporates with King Vidor as president   

1936  Spanish socialists/communists/anarchists form Unidad Popular on this day in history.   

1936  On this day in history the first photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah FL   

1936  On January - 16 1st photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah Fla   

1938  On this day in history 1st jazz concert was held at Carnegie Hall (Benny Goodman)   

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1245  On January - 16 birth of edmund Crouchback, son of Henry III of England (d. 1296)   

1409  René I of Naples (d. 1480) was born on January - 16.   

1477  Johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (d. 1547) was born on January - 16.   

1501  Anthony Denny, confidant of King Henry VIII of England (d. 1559) was born on this day in history.   

1587  Alexander Adriaenssen, Flemish painter was born on January - 16.   

1616  François de Vendôme, duc de Beaufort, French soldier (d. 1669) was born on January - 16.   

1626  Lucas Achtschellinck, Flemish painter (d. 1699) was born on this day in history.   

1634  On January - 16 birth of dorthe Engelbrechtsdatter, Norwegian poet (d. 1716)   

0308  Marcellus I, Catholic Pope (-308), dies on January - 16.   

0429  Honoratius of Arles, bishop/saint, dies [or 430] on January - 16.   

0960  On January - 16 death of polyeuctus, Patriarch of Constantinople   

1343  Robert of Anjou, king (Naples), dies on this day in history.   

1400  On January - 16 death of john Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter, English politician (executed) (b. 1352)   

1545  On this day in history death of george Spalatin, German reformer (b. 1484)   

1547  Death of Johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (b. 1477) on January - 16.   

1554  On January - 16 death of christiern Pedersen, Danish humanist (b. 1480)